OPTIMA FREIGHT TRANS INC
USDOT 3594294 • 4718 N OLCOTT AVE APT 2E, HARWOOD HTS, IL, 60706
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1218566 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 16, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA864413866 | ON FILE | Oct 15, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 |
Insurance History (22 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-007624-02 | CANCELLED | Jun 25, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-007624-01 | REPLACED | Jun 25, 2024 | Jun 25, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-007624-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 25, 2024 | Aug 13, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-007624-01 | REPLACED | Jun 25, 2024 | Jun 25, 2025 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-007624-01 | REPLACED | Jun 25, 2024 | Jun 25, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-007624-01 | REPLACED | Jun 25, 2024 | Jun 25, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-007624-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 25, 2024 | Feb 14, 2025 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-007624-01 | REPLACED | Jun 25, 2024 | Jun 25, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-007624-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 25, 2024 | Nov 21, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-007624-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 25, 2024 | Oct 2, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT03837A | REPLACED | Jun 25, 2023 | Jun 25, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT03837A | CANCELLED | Jun 25, 2023 | Jul 25, 2024 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBI000326-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 13, 2023 | Jun 25, 2023 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBI000326-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 27, 2023 | May 11, 2023 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBI000326-00 | REPLACED | Feb 27, 2023 | Apr 13, 2023 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBI000326-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 20, 2023 | Mar 16, 2023 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBI000326-00 | REPLACED | Jan 20, 2023 | Feb 27, 2023 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBI000326-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2022 | Feb 9, 2023 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBI000326-00 | REPLACED | Dec 15, 2022 | Jan 20, 2023 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBI000326-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 25, 2022 | Jan 12, 2023 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBI000326-00 | REPLACED | Jun 25, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 948012831 | CANCELLED | Apr 6, 2021 | Jun 25, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA864413866 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 29, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| CANCEL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-007624-02 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-007624-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 25, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-007624-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2025 | Feb 14, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-007624-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2024 | Nov 21, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-007624-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2024 | Oct 2, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-007624-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2024 | Aug 13, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT03837A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 25, 2024 | Jul 25, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-007624-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 25, 2024 | Jun 25, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-007624-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 25, 2024 | Jun 25, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT03837A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 25, 2024 | Jun 25, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-007624-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 25, 2024 | Jun 25, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-007624-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 25, 2024 | Jun 25, 2024 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBI000326-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 25, 2023 | Jun 25, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBI000326-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 11, 2023 | May 11, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBI000326-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 13, 2023 | Apr 13, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBI000326-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2023 | Mar 16, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBI000326-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2023 | Feb 27, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBI000326-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2023 | Feb 9, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBI000326-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2023 | Jan 20, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBI000326-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2023 | Jan 12, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBI000326-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 948012831 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 25, 2022 | Jun 25, 2022 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1218566 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 16, 2025 |
| MC1218566 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 12, 2024 |
| MC1218566 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 19, 2024 |
| MC1218566 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 30, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 23, 2023 |
| MC1218566 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 28, 2023 |
| MC1218566 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2023 |
| MC1218566 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 31, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2022 |
| MC1218566 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 12, 2021 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
14 states • 17 inspections
Violation Summary (33 violations from 17 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(2) | 395.30(b)(2) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.132C-CHVE | Cargo securement - dressed lumber/building products | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (17 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records